420 Meditations, by Kerri Connor

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About the Author

Kerri Connor has been practicing her craft for over thirtyfive years and has run an eclectic Pagan family group, the Gathering Grove, since 2003.

She is a frequent contributor to Llewellyn annuals and is the author of Wake, Bake & Meditate: Take Your Spiritual Practice to a Higher Level with Cannabis. Kerri runs the Spiral Labyrinth, a mini spiritual retreat, at her home in Ringwood, IL.

420 M E D I TAT I O N S Enhance Your Spiritual Practice With Cannabis

KERRI CONNOR Llewellyn Publications Woodbury, Minnesota

420 Meditations: Enhance Your Spiritual Practice With Cannabis © 2021 by Kerri Connor. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including internet usage, without written permission from Llewellyn Publications, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

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Other Books by Kerri Connor Ostara (Llewellyn Publications) Spells for Tough Times (Llewellyn Publications) The Pocket Spell Creator: Magickal References at Your Fingertips (New Page Books) The Pocket Guide to Rituals: Magickal References at Your Fingertips (New Page Books) The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Potions (Alpha Books) Wake, Bake & Meditate: Take Your Spiritual Practice to a Higher Level with Cannabis (Llewellyn Publications)

For the Gathering Grove

Contents

Disclaimer xi Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1: 366 Daily Meditations 9 CHAPTER 2: Lunar Meditations 229 CHAPTER 3: Solar Meditations 247 CHAPTER 4: Sabbats Meditations 251 CHAPTER 5: Elemental Meditations 257 CHAPTER 6: Aura and Chakra Meditations 261 Conclusion 269 Bibliography 271

Disclaimer

Using, distributing, or selling cannabis is a federal crime, and may also be illegal in your state or local vicinity. It is your responsibility to understand all laws pertaining to the possession or use of cannabis. Neither the author nor publisher are accountable for consequences derived from the possession or use thereof.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider regarding medical questions.

This book is not a substitute for medical advice.

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While writing Wake, Bake & Meditate: Take Your Spiritual Practice to a Higher Level with Cannabis, I knew I had to do this second book to show how easily you can incorporate weed-inspired meditation into your daily life with a more relaxed, less ritualistic approach that still combines cannabis, meditation, and a bit of magic all into one. In this book, you do not need to seek a peak experience for each meditation. You may perform them lightly buzzed or in a much deeper state, but a peak experience is not the overall goal for most of these. There will be a few meditations where it is noted a peak experience is ideal.

What is a peak experience? If you have not heard of a peak experience before, the best way to describe it is 1

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this: A peak experience with the use of cannabis is when you reach a level in your high where you feel completely at one with the universe. You feel there are no boundaries separating you from the environment around you. It is the ultimate feeling of oneness and makes for an ideal setting for connection and communion with the divine, universe, spiritual guides, or your higher self.

Cannabis can complement your work in many ways, and while the first book centered on the more ritualistic approach, which I believe greatly helps beginners as they are getting started, this book brings weed-assisted meditation into your daily life to be used at any time. Cannabis allows users to get in touch with themselves. It assists the user in stepping outside of themselves to take a more objective look at themselves and their situations. It reveals thoughts and feelings, and sometimes gives you a punch to the gut with what you learn about yourself. It is an eye opener. It wakes you up.

For the most part, these meditations are not written in a guided format. Many give you questions to contemplate in your meditation. If you are meditating daily on your own, guided is a hassle. Read through the meditation, several times if necessary, and then center your focus on what you just read. Go to the place you need to go, reflect on what you need to reflect on, visualize what you need to visualize.

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This book will be broken down into different sections that, overall, will cover meditations for: • 366 days of the year • 27 lunar meditations • 6 solar meditations • 8 sabbats • 5 elemental meditations • 8 aura and chakra meditations The first section is set up in calendar format: January through December with each date listed. These meditations follow the cycle of the year, with each month incorporating quotes, herbs, gemstones, sounds from nature, breathwork, trance dance, meditative songs, a tasting experience, aromatherapy, and chants, along with more traditional meditations. Cannabis amplifies your senses. These meditations will help to incorporate all your senses into your spiritual practice. You don’t often use other senses in a meditation, so incorporating things such as touch, scent, and taste builds on to the experience.

The special meditations you will find each month include: • S moke the herb: creating a mix by combining cannabis with a specific herb.

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• Inspirational inklings: quotes to reflect on.

• Get stoned: working with gemstones and crystals.

• Call of the wild: connecting with sounds from nature.

• Got the munchies: working with the sense of taste.

• Chants: traditional and original chants to focus energies.

• Trance dance: having fun, moving the body, and finding a groove.

• Chill lounge: meditative songs to relate with.

• Breathe it in: working with essential oils to elicit aromatherapy benefits.

• Breathwork: grounding breathwork done to wrap up the month.

At the beginning of each month, you will find a shopping list for items you will need to correspond with some of the meditations. Stones and gems do not have to be expensive ones! Rough or tumbled stones are fine and do not have to be cut jewelry pieces; however, if you happen to have a certain stone in a piece of jewelry, you can use that in the meditation. Herbs you need can be bought in small one-ounce packages. The first week of each month will be “additional supplies” free, giving you at least a week to pick up anything you need. Crystals and herbs

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may be purchased at metaphysical stores, but you must ensure your herbs are “food grade.” This may require some effort on your part. Many food grade herbs can be found right in your local supermarket in the spice isle.

Others, like lavender and rose petals may be more difficult to find in food grade. If you have a culinary market near you, you can find these there, or you will need to order off the internet. Be sure to include the words “food grade” in your internet search. Food grade herbs are far safer for consumption. Organic food grade is even better.

Always feel free to look ahead at future months for shopping lists.

Each month, you will have a meditation to do with food: “Got the munchies.” Feel free to substitute similar food types if you want due to allergies or personal preferences.

When working with essential oil, if you plan on applying it to your skin at all, be sure to always use a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, or almond. There are dozens of carriers you can choose from. It is not safe to use straight essential oils on your skin, as they may cause irritations or even burns. If you are doing more than sniffing from an open bottle, be sure to protect yourself. Two to three drops of essential oil to four ounces of carrier oil works well.

Music will not be included in these shopping lists, as you will just have to perform a simple search to find the songs and suggested sounds. Be sure to check the time on

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your songs; if you want a longer meditation, set the song to repeat.

Some of the daily meditations are based on quotes; some may be inspirational, others are from famous pot smokers.

All are designed to build your spiritual and magical relationship with cannabis.

You can pick up this book at any time and perform the meditation for the specific date. If you buy this book in September, then you start with September. You can practice every day, or you can skip days. This is your practice and therefore entirely up to you. Unless otherwise stated, all meditations begin with you getting stoned first. A few meditations will begin with directions to follow before getting stoned, but if no other instructions are stated, then light up first. This book is based on the seasons in the northern hemisphere, so our southern friends will need to simply reverse the seasonal meditations.

The subsequent sections contain meditations based on astronomical and other natural occurrences and their correspondences. This is where you will find the meditations for moons, sabbats, eclipses, solstices, chakras, elemental workings, and your birthday. By their own design, these meditations will be more spiritual in nature.

I highly suggest enhancing your meditations with music and scents of your choice when another one isn’t specifically

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called for. Music and incense or oils help to create the perfect groove with oneness.

I can’t stress enough the importance of journaling after a meditation is complete. Cannabis is wonderful. It can also play with your memory. Be sure to jot down thoughts, revelations, or other important messages you receive. You might not remember them later.

I want to thank you for joining me on this journey.

Some days we will laugh together, some days we may cry, but always know you are never alone or on your own.

Your guides, your protector spirits, angels, guardians, however you see them, are always there, as are your fellow supporters. You can join the Facebook group “Wake, Bake, and Meditate” for more support in your journey.

You can follow me on Facebook: “@AuthorKerriConnor,” or “@TheWeedWitchAuthor.” My official website can be found at www.kerriconnor.com.

Chapter 1

366 Daily Meditations

JANUARY SHOPPING LIST Garnet (January 9) Your favorite candy/sweet treat (January 11) Dried thyme (January 24) Eucalyptus essential oil (January 28)

January 1 Happy New Year

New Year’s Day is often a day of making resolutions, generally followed by weeks of suffering for whatever reason

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as you fight against what you are used to, only to fall back into old habits. Instead of making resolutions, set goals to work on.

Setting goals is different from resolutions, as it offers more self-support. How? Think of it this way: If I set a resolution to stop smoking and I mess up, my resolution is blown. But if I set a goal to not smoke for two weeks and I mess up, I try again. People simply associate resolutions not only with New Year’s but with failure. Goals you can set or change at any time. Sometimes we need to be easier on ourselves to be successful.

Renew.

Reinvent.

Re-create.

These are all alternatives to resolutions.

Meditate on how incorporating these words and setting goals can help you achieve your full potential.

January 2 Inspirational inklings

“In a society that profits from your self doubt, liking your self is a rebellious act.”

—Caroline Caldwell, artist and author 1

1. Twitter, May 17, 2015, https://twitter.com/dirt_worship/status/6000 28189113581569?lang=en.

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The world wants to always tell us what is wrong with us. Products are sold by appealing to our fears and selfdoubt. Manufacturers tell us through advertising how their product can help us overcome the very self-doubt they work so hard to create. We don’t have to let them. We have the choice to look in the mirror and like what we see, not only physically but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. What do you like about yourself? What are your best qualities? Do not focus on any negatives. This mediation is only for the positives.

January 3 Your home is your castle

We have all heard the saying “your home is your castle,” so today let’s explore what your castle would look like.

Exercise your imagination; not only is money no object, there are no limits whatsoever. Your castle can be in the clouds, on another planet, or under the sea. Where will you put your castle? What does it look like? How is it decorated? What do you do inside of it? Let yourself go and experience your one-of-a-kind home.

January 4 Self-portrait

For this meditation you will need a mirror, either handheld or something you can comfortably sit in front of.

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Look into the mirror at yourself.

Stare deeply into your own eyes. Look at your skin.

Your eyebrows. Your nose. Your lips.

What do you see? Which is your favorite facial feature?

You are unique. You are the perfect you.

Examine yourself and paint your own self portrait in your meditation.

January 5 Understanding

Check out any social media app these days, and you can easily tell “understanding” has quickly become a remnant of the past. We don’t listen to each other anymore. We argue, we fight, we demand.

We don’t comprehend.

We see what we want to see and then decide what the other person is trying to say.

But we don’t understand.

How can you improve your skills of understanding others?

How can you improve your approach so others can understand you better?

How would your life change if there was more understanding in your world?

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January 6 Have faith in the world

Some days, we turn on the news and just want to cry.

Here’s an idea. Don’t turn on the news today. Have faith in the world. Meditate on what this looks like for you.

What does a world that does the “right” thing look like to you? Spend some time in this world and re-create it in your meditations whenever you feel the world is out of control. Find your peace in it where you can. Feel free to use this meditation any day when the news gets to be just too much to deal with. Take a break and walk away to recharge.

January 7 Do not seek the light; realize you are the light

We often want others to fix things for us. We see problems in the world and wonder why someone doesn’t change them. It’s time to take the responsibility for ourselves.

What can you do to be the light in your own world? In someone else’s world? What can you do to make things better? What one idea can you implement or change to make life better? Meditate on what darkness you see and how can you be the light to chase it away.

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January 8 Find comfort inside

The dark half of the year is the perfect time to work on your inner self. This can include many aspects. Use today’s meditation to look inside yourself. What about yourself brings you comfort? Do not focus on any negative qualities. For today, only focus on the positive. How can you soothe yourself and your soul on your own, with no help from others or from the outside world? Find this comfort inside of you and pull it out into the mundane world when you need it.

January 9 Get stoned: garnet

Garnet is a beautiful red stone that resonates with strength, protection, healing, physical energy, compassion, and purification.

Pick one of these qualities that calls to you. What do you need to call into your life? Get into your comfy spot and hold the stone in your hand out in front of you.

Examine the stone with your eyes and your fingers.

Feel the stone as you hold it tightly in your hand.

Hold the stone close to your heart.

Meditate on the stone and how it feels to you.

Feel a connection with the stone. Charge your stone by imagining it filled with that quality you seek.

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Do you need strength for an upcoming project at work?

Has your energy supply been lagging lately, and you could use a little boost to your physical energy? Have you been known to show a lack of compassion? Are you willing to change?

Feel the attribute you want to work with present in your stone.

Carry this stone with you whenever you feel the need.

January 10 Call of the wild: wolf song

Do an online search for “wolves howling.”

Find a clip that is a good length for your meditation time or use a repeat feature.

Play the song and meditate on it as you listen.

Do you like this sound? Dislike the sound?

Let the sound encompass you.

How does it make you feel?

January 11 Got the munchies: sweet tooth

Life is often about the little things. The things we take for granted and need to learn to appreciate more. Today, get stoned, grab your candy or sweet treat, and enjoy it. But as you enjoy it, think about how it makes you feel. Does this treat have special meaning or memories for you? Is it

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a new favorite? Really take the time to savor and appreciate the treat you picked out, but also connect with why you enjoy it.

January 12 Mindful breathing

Breathing is literally what keeps us alive, yet we take this essential bodily function for granted.

While breathing as you normally do, pay attention to your breath for several minutes. Don’t alter it, only observe.

Lay one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach to feel the movement as you inhale and exhale, Begin increasing the depth and length of your breath.

Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of five, hold for five, then exhale through your mouth for five.

Allow your breath to come out in a “whoosh.” Repeat your five-count breath throughout this exercise.

Feel your stomach and chest rise and fall with each inhalation and exhalation.

Envision good air in, bad air out.

Whenever you need a pick me up, or a moment to chill, use this meditation to calm yourself, reset your breathwork, and put yourself into a better mindset.

Body, Mind & Spirit / Meditation / Cannabis

Daily Meditations with Cannabis for Deep Sacred Experiences Discover 420 accessible meditations that have been designed to enhance your spiritual journey and integrate the insights and healing energies of cannabis. 420 Meditations provides daily prompts for contemplation, self-inquiry, and reflection, as well as chants, mantras, breathwork techniques, and more.

Learn how to work with the energy of stones and essential oils, explore recipes for engaging your sense of taste, and listen to the songs and natural sounds that author Kerri Connor recommends for your sessions. In addition to daily cannabis meditations, this book provides meditations corresponding to moon phases, sabbats, elements, chakras, and auras. With tips for reaching peak experiences and integrating all your senses into your practice, this book supports your quest for a life of mindfulness and peace.

KERRI CONNOR is the leader of the Gathering Grove (a family-friendly, earth-based spiritual group) and has been practicing her craft for over thirty-five years. She is the author of several books, including Wake, Bake & Meditate and Spells for Tough Times. Kerri lives in Chicagoland.

Visit her online at www.KerriConnor.com.

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